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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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